Boys' Horror Costumes
Halloween is a time for kids of all ages to get dressed up in Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating or attend parties. There are many options for boys for Halloween and many boys or girls would like to dress in horror-themed Halloween costumes. Read on to help your child choose a scary Halloween costume.
What should I look for in a boys' horror costume?
There are so many options available when it comes to choosing a Halloween costume for kids. Think of the following considerations as you make your decision:
- Material: Your child will want whatever he wears to be comfortable. Also consider whether you live in a colder or warmer climate and choose the material for your child accordingly. Costumes may come in cotton, fleece, nylon, or other fabrics.
- Sizing: Read over sizing charts carefully and measure your child to make sure their chosen outfit will fit.
What types of boys' horror costumes are there?
There are as many choices for child Halloween costumes as you could want. A few favorites include:
- Zombie: Zombie is a common choice for boys when it comes to terrifying child costumes. There are many zombie options for kids ranging from funny to horror. These costumes usually feature torn clothing and either a mask or makeup to give the child the look of the undead. For something even more fun, consider a zombie football player for your kids.
- Vampire: Another kids Halloween favorite is a vampire. Vampires have become even more prevalent in recent years. The traditional outfit consists of a black cape and fangs.
- Reaper: What could be scarier than death itself? Kids will love a grim reaper costume with its long flowing cloak, horror mask, and scary scythe.
- Clown: For most kids and adults, clowns are the stuff of nightmares. Your child is sure to scare with a creepy clown costume. A creepy clown costume takes the original to the extreme, making it garish and menacing—perfect for boys.
- Skeleton: A skeleton is a good classic choice for Halloween costume. This is usually a simple outfit, with pants, shirt, and mask. For added fun, choose a glow-in-the-dark version for your child.
- Ghost: A ghost is another classic for kids. Your child will delight in dressing up in a white flowing robe and terrifying the neighbors.
- Monster: There are many options for monsters for both boys and girls. Your child can be as simple or as elaborate as desired. There are many fun masks to make a monster even scarier.